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Quinoa vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are quinoa and jerky different?

  • Quinoa is higher in manganese; however, jerky is richer in zinc, iron, vitamin B12, phosphorus, folate, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for jerky is 90% higher.
  • Quinoa contains 6 times more manganese than jerky. While quinoa contains 0.631mg of manganese, jerky contains only 0.111mg.
  • Quinoa has less saturated fat.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index (0) than quinoa (53).

Quinoa, cooked and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Quinoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +468.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +247.1%
Contains more IronIron +263.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +644%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +282.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Quinoa
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Jerky
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +320.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +219%
Contains more CholineCholine +374.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
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4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.6%
Contains more WaterWater +206.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +654.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +788.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
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13% 29% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 g
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2041.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.011g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quinoa Jerky
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 7mg 2081mg 90%
Zinc 1.09mg 8.11mg 64%
Protein 4.4g 33.2g 58%
Iron 1.49mg 5.42mg 49%
Saturated fat 0.231g 10.85g 48%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Fats 1.92g 25.6g 36%
Phosphorus 152mg 407mg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 0.528g 11.305g 27%
Folate 42µg 134µg 23%
Manganese 0.631mg 0.111mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Choline 23mg 109.1mg 16%
Calories 120kcal 410kcal 15%
Selenium 2.8µg 10.7µg 14%
Potassium 172mg 597mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 1.732mg 8%
Starch 17.63g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.179mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.154mg 4%
Copper 0.192mg 0.227mg 4%
Fiber 2.8g 1.8g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 3%
Carbs 21.3g 11g 3%
Magnesium 64mg 51mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.142mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.49mg 1%
Net carbs 18.5g 9.2g N/A
Calcium 17mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.87g 9g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 1.011g 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.131mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0%
Leucine 0.261mg 0%
Lysine 0.239mg 0%
Methionine 0.096mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.127mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Jerky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quinoa
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 2074mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.619g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/nutrients
  2. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.